NCC Operations Manual

Revision 1.0
Effective Date: 25/08/2016

The following appendices and documents are an integral part of this Operations Manual:
APPENDIX CHECKLISTS:

AM Accountable Manager
CMM - Compliance-Monitoring-Manager
MM - Maintenance-Manager
OM - Operations-Manager
SM - Safety-Manager

APPENDIX DANGEROUS GOODS

DG Reference List

APPENDIX DEICE

AEA documentation

APPENDIX FORMS
NCC Declaration
Safety Report Form
APPENDIX REGULATION:

Consolidated OPS regulation (incl. Part-NCC & Part-ORO) and subsequent amendments
Standardized European Rules of the Air (Part-SERA)
Flight Crew Licencing (Part-FCL)

APPENDIX TRAINING MATERIAL

Training Dangerous Goods
Training ACAS

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Contents
Safety Policy....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operators Reference List (OREF) ...................................................................................................................... 5
Scope of activities ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Facilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Aircraft ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) ........................................................... 5
Contracted activities .................................................................................................................................. 6
Competent Authority................................................................................................................................. 6
Organogram ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Relevant Emergency Phone numbers ....................................................................................................... 7
Record Keeping .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Management and Safety Management System ................................................................................................ 8
Responsibility of all personnel................................................................................................................... 8
Responsibility and authority of the Accountable Manager (AM).............................................................. 9
Responsibility and authority of the Operations Manager (OM) ............................................................... 9
Responsibilities and authority of the Safety Manager (SM).................................................................... 10
Responsibility of all flight crew ................................................................................................................ 10
Responsibility and authority of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) .................................................................. 10
Responsibility and authority of the Co-Pilot (COP) ................................................................................. 11
Responsibility and authority of the IT Manager (ITM) ............................................................................ 11
Responsibility and authority of the Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM) ...................................... 11
Responsibility and authority of the Maintenance Manager (MM) ......................................................... 11
Updates to the Operations Manual ......................................................................................................... 12
Emergency Response Plan ....................................................................................................................... 12
Flight Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Operational control system ..................................................................................................................... 13
Record-keeping........................................................................................................................................ 13
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) & emergency procedures ......................................................... 13
Sterile Flight Crew Procedures ................................................................................................................ 13
Minimum equipment list (MEL)............................................................................................................... 13
Flight time limitations .............................................................................................................................. 13
Composition of flight crew ...................................................................................................................... 14

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Airworthiness........................................................................................................................................... 14
Personnel qualifications and training ...................................................................................................... 14
Differences training and familiarization training..................................................................................... 14
Operation on more than one type or variant .......................................................................................... 14
Cabin Crew............................................................................................................................................... 14
Normal flight operations & planning ........................................................................................................... 15
Flight Planning and Pre-Flight Requirements .......................................................................................... 15
Documents to be carried ......................................................................................................................... 15
Use of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) ............................................................................................................ 16
Ice and other contaminants ground procedures ................................................................................ 16
Taxiing of aircraft ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Use of aerodromes and operating sites .................................................................................................. 16
Minimum Flight Altitudes ........................................................................................................................ 16
Aerodrome operating minima ................................................................................................................. 17
Noise abatement procedures .................................................................................................................. 18
PBN operations ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Oxygen supplies ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Flight over water...................................................................................................................................... 18
Survival equipment .................................................................................................................................. 18
Minimum equipment for flight ................................................................................................................ 18
Radio communication equipment ........................................................................................................... 18
Navigation equipment & Transponder .................................................................................................... 18
Stowage of baggage and cargo ................................................................................................................ 19
Carriage of passengers ............................................................................................................................ 19
Security procedures ................................................................................................................................. 19
Smoking on board.................................................................................................................................... 19
Operations in areas of with known or forecast volcanic ash contamination .......................................... 19
In-flight fuel management ....................................................................................................................... 19
Use of TCAS.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Use of portable electronic devices .......................................................................................................... 19
Handling of flight recorder recordings: Preservation, production, protection and use.......................... 19
Performance operating limitations ............................................................................................................. 20
Weight and Balance ................................................................................................................................. 20

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Mass and balance documentation .......................................................................................................... 20

Take-off, enroute and landing performance ........................................................................................... 21
Handling of dangerous goods ...................................................................................................................... 21
Training Programmes ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Operators Conversion Training Programme........................................................................................... 23
Operators Recurrent Training Programme............................................................................................. 23
Compliance Monitoring Training Programme ......................................................................................... 24

Safety Policy
Ref.: ORO.GEN.200 (a)(2), AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(1);(2);(3);(5)(e), GM1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(2), AMC1
ORO.GEN.200(a)(5)

We should continually strive towards high safety standards, comply with all applicable legal requirements,
meet all applicable standards and consider best practices. The management will ensure that appropriate
resources are provided to fulfill these goals.
All personnel is encouraged to contribute to our safety goals by submitting safety forms and occurrence
reports whenever relevant also when not required by law. The purpose of safety reporting and internal
investigations is to improve safety, not to apportion blame to individuals.
Signed on the 25/08/2016 by _______________________________________
Name of AM

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Operators Reference List (OREF)

Ref. AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(5), AMC1 ORO.GEN.220(b), NCC.GEN.135, AMC1 NCC.GEN.135

Scope of activities
We conduct NCC flight operations for our owner with the aircraft and personnel listed on this OREF List. We
have established that we are a non-complex organization in accordance with AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(b).
Facilities
Headquarter and administration
Operating base and hangar
Aircraft
Registration, Type, CAMO and
emergency equipment carried
N12345 [AC Type]
CAMO: [Name of CAMO]
AOG Phone: [AOG phone no]
Emergency equipment carried:
8 yellow life jackets
1 yellow life raft
First aid kit
Pyrotechnics
1 handheld transceiver
1 ELT
etc

[Name, address and phone of the NCC operator]

[Name and address of the operating base]

Crew & passengers

Approvals and capabilities

Crew requirement:
X pilots rated on the type and
holding minimum a class II
medical

Flight rules:
VFR, night-VFR, IFR

Max passengers: XX

Approved for:
RVSM
PBN incl. LPV approaches

Operator Approvals
RVSM
MNPS
Note: we do not hold a Low Visibility Approval, therefore take-off and landing with an RVR of less than 400
meters is not allowed
Note 2: We do not hold a dangerous goods approval.
Standard Noise Abatement Procedures for [ACTYPE]
NADP 1 (Close in noise sensitive area)
@ 800ft climb power cont. V2 plus 10
@ 3000ft flaps 0 cruise climb speed
NADP 2 (Distant noise sensitive area)
@ 800 ft flaps 0, climb power, flaps up speed
@ 3000ft cruise climb speed
Maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC)
For any aircraft we will operationally limit ourselves to not operate the aircraft with a maximum
operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of more than 19.

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Contracted activities
Activity
The CAMO activity is contracted to [Name of
CAMO]
Initial and recurrent training of aircrew is
contracted to [Name of ATO]

Contract partner
Name and address of the CAMO and maintenance
organisation
Name and address of the ATO

CRM training is contracted to XXX

Competent Authority
The Competent Authority for our operations is:
Name and contact details of the Competent Authority
Personnel and nominated postholders
Name and contact information
Nominations
[Name 1]
For instance:
Mobile phone: []
Accountable Manager (AM)
Office phone: []
Operations Manager (OM)
Home phone: []
Safety Manager (SM)
Maintenance Manager (MM)
Email: am@operator.com
Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
Co-Pilot (COP)
[Name 2]
For instance:
Mobile phone: []
Compliance Monitoring Manager
Office phone: []
(CMM)
Home phone: []
Co-Pilot (COP)
Email: cmm@operator.com
[Name 3]
Mobile phone: []
Office phone: []
Home phone: []

IT Manager (ITM)

Emergency contact
[Name of wife] (wife)
Mobile: []
[Name of child] (child)
Mobile: []

[Name of wife] (wife)

Mobile: []
[Name of child] (child)
Mobile: []
N/A (not flying)

Email: itm@operator.com

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Organogram
Ref. AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(5)(a)(4)
The management structure and lines of responsibility are as follows:
Accountable
Manager

Compliance
Monitoring
Manager

Safety Manager

IT Manager

Operations
Manager

Maintenance
Manager

Pilot in Command

Co-Pilot

Relevant Emergency Phone numbers

Unit
Phone
Alarm (police, ambulance, fire)
112
Police
[]
Air Traffic Control
[]
Homebase Briefing Office
[]
Homebase switchboard
[]
Competent Authority
[]
Accident Investigation hotline
[]

Remark
When urgent action required
When no urgent action required

Record Keeping
Ref. ORO.MLR.115

Record keeping and document storage is primarily handled electronically by the forwarding of emails to the
following mailboxes:
Documents
Flight documentation
OPS Manual
License, medical & training records
Safety reports & occurrence reports

Email
ncc-archive@operator.com
ncc-archive@operator.com
ncc-om@operator.com
ncc-om@operator.com & ncc-sm@operator.com

Other relevant documents must be stored in the shared flightops folder on the corporate IT system. The
AM, OM, CMM and ITM should have full access to all documents and mailboxes. Other crewmembers
should only have read access to the flightops folder.

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Management and Safety Management System

Ref.: ORO.GEN.200

Our organization is small, so the management system is kept simple and adapted to the scale and scope of
the operation. The system consists of the following key elements:

an organizational structure based on nominated postholders and associated responsibilities. One

person may be nominated for several posts.
a set of checklists and reporting forms
the NCC Operators Reference List (OREF)
a document storage and record keeping system.
A checklist based compliance monitoring system
An emergency response plan

Safety management is integrated into the overall management system.

The following responsibilities are established:
Responsibility of all personnel
Ref.: AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(1);(2);(3);(5)(e), ORO.GEN.200(a)(3), GM1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(3)(d)

All personnel should continually strive towards the highest safety standards, comply with all applicable
legal requirements, meet all applicable standards and consider best practices
In case of inspections by an authority personal shall verify ID and grant access to facilities in accordance
with ORO.GEN.140 and immediately contact the AM and OM
All personnel shall submit a Safety Form whenever a safety concern arises, whenever the person has
ideas that could lead to the improvement of safety or is made aware of new safety enhancing
procedures, equipment etc. that could be of relevance for the operator. The person submitting a safety
form should retain a copy of the form.
All personnel should inform the AM and OM in case they find errors or omissions in the Operations
Manual
Upon receipt of a new copy of the operations manual all personnel must confirm receipt by replying to
the email; then discard previous copies (whether digital or printed), familiarize themselves with
relevant changes and take care to use the new version.
All personnel shall submit for registration and storage copies of license, medical and training
documentation to the email address specified in the OREF List. See ORO.MLR.115 for details on which
documents must be stored and minimum storage period.
All nominated postholders must complete the attached checklists and/or procedures relevant for their
role at the indicated intervals

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Responsibility and authority of the Accountable Manager (AM)

Ref.: ORO.GEN.200(a)(1), ORO-GEN.150, ORO.GEN.155, AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(1);(2);(3);(5)(e), AMC1
ORO.GEN.200(a)(2), ORO.GEN.205, ORO.GEN.210, ORO.GEN.215, NCC.GEN.115

The AM is ultimately accountable for the safety of the operation.

The AM has the authority for ensuring that all activities can be financed and carried out in accordance
with the applicable requirements.
The AM shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective management system, decide
on the organizational structure and size, delegate tasks and nominate postholders as appropriate. The
AM remains accountable also when tasks are delegated.
The AM shall ensure that personnel is appropriately qualified for the assigned tasks and safety
responsibilities and have the necessary language proficiency in the English language to communicate
with other crewmembers as necessary
The AM shall ensure that appropriate resources are available for all personnel to fulfill their
responsibilities and that facilities are adequate for the performance and management of all planned
tasks
The AM shall ensure that a Declaration is submitted, updated, cancelled and stored in accordance with
ORO.DEC.100 and AMC1 ORO.DEC.100(d).
The AM shall ensure following up on any findings in accordance with ORO-GEN.150.
The AM shall ensure the implementation of measures in accordance with ORO.GEN.155 Immediate
reaction to a safety problem.
The AM shall ensure that when contracting or purchasing any part of its activity, the contracted or
purchased service or product conforms to the applicable requirements and are in accordance with
ORO.GEN.205, AMC1 ORO.GEN.205, GM1 ORO.GEN.205 and GM2 ORO.GEN.205. Further, the AM must
ensure that the OREF List provides adequate information about the contracted activity for all personnel
to perform their duties.

Responsibility and authority of the Operations Manager (OM)

Ref.: ORO.GEN.160, AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(1);(2);(3);(5)(b), AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(4), AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(5),
AMC1 ORO.MLR.115

The OM shall ensure that occurrence reporting is handled in accordance with ORO.GEN.160 and
the relevant authorities are notified in due time.
The OM has the authority to maintain and update the Operations Manual while observing the
principles in AMC1 ORO.MLR.100
The OM shall ensure that a revised Operations Manual is distributed to all personnel listed on the
OREF list. The OM shall consult with the AM before making modifications to safety critical parts of
the manual and before modifying responsibilities of nominated postholders. The OM must verify
that all intended recipients have confirmed receipt of the updated manual. The OM must keep an
electronic archive of old versions of the Operations Manual.
The OM must manage safety relevant changes according to the change management process

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The OM must ensure that all personnel receive safety training as appropriate for their safety
responsibilities
The OM must ensure that copies of license, medical and training records are stored and summary
list for the relevant personnel is updated in accordance with ORO.MLR.115 and AMC1
ORO.MLR.115

Responsibilities and authority of the Safety Manager (SM)

Ref.: ORO.GEN.200(a)(3), GM1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(3), AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(4)

The SM is the unique focal point as regards the development, administration and maintenance of
the operators safety management system
The SM shall ensure that all incoming Safety Forms and occurrence reports are evaluated and
followed up in writing with notification of action taken and how the effectiveness of any action will
be measured. The SM shall ensure that all safety related communication is stored.
The SM shall ensure that a safety meeting is held whenever the SM or any other personnel finds it
relevant or requests it. The meeting can be formal or informal but whenever relevant a Safety
Report Form should be submitted for processing and storage.
The SM should stay informed about the latest development regarding flight safety by for instance
subscribing to accident reports, relevant aviation magazines, safety related newsletters and other
safety related publication from for instance the AOPA Air Safety Institute, EGAST, skybrary etc.
The SM shall ensure that knowledge of relevant incidents and accidents is disseminated, so that
other persons and operators may learn from them.
The SM shall ensure that safety critical information, especially relating to assessed risks and
identified hazards is communicated to relevant personnel.
The SM should regularly review the operation in accordance with the hazard checklist and fill in and
process a Safety Report Form whenever relevant
The SM shall take the initiative to implement safety related changes to the Operations Manual in
cooperation with the OM and ensure that personnel is informed why particular actions are taken
and why safety procedures are introduced or changed

Responsibility of all flight crew

All flight crew shall be aware of and have the responsibilities as defined in NCC.GEN.105, GM1
NCC.GEN.105(e)(2) and AMC1 NCC.GEN.105(g)

Responsibility and authority of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC)

REF.: ORO.GEN.110(C), AMC1 ORO.GEN.110(C), AMC2 ORO.GEN.110(E), AMC1 ORO.MLR.110

The PIC has the responsibilities as defined in NCC.GEN.106

The PIC must report hazardous flight conditions in accordance with AMC1 NCC.GEN.106(c)
The PIC must report violations in accordance with AMC1 NCC.GEN.106 (e)
The PIC shall comply with laws, regulations and procedures in accordance with NCC.GEN.110

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The PIC shall ensure documents are carried in accordance with NCC.GEN.140 and associated AMCs
The PIC must ensure a flight recorder, if applicable, is handled according to NCC.GEN.145
The PIC must ensure that whenever passengers are onboard the aircraft at least one crew member
is onboard or adjacent to the aircraft and can alert relevant airport services in case of an
emergency
The PIC must ensure that sterile flight crew procedures are applied in accordance with AMC1
ORO.GEN.110(f)
In case occurrence the operator is required to submit an occurrence report in accordance with
ORO.GEN.160 and AMC1 ORO.GEN.160 the PIC must submit his report to the OM and SM within 24
hours. The OM should also be notified by telephone.
The PIC must record each flight or series of flights in the Aircraft Journey Log
The PIC must record any incidents, observations or defects in the aircraft log and inform the
Maintenance Manager (MM) about defects and other relevant observations which could require
maintenance.
Flight documentation required to be stored in accordance with ORO.MLR.115 must be scanned and
forwarded to the email address listed on the OREF list.

Responsibility and authority of the Co-Pilot (COP)

When two pilots are required, the Co-Pilot is responsible to the PIC and will carry out any duties
delegated to him by the PIC. Should the PIC become incapacitated the second in command will
assume command and carry out all the responsibilities of the PIC.
Responsibility and authority of the IT Manager (ITM)
The ITM must ensure that IT systems are operational and that back-up of data is performed in
accordance with AMC1 ORO.GEN.220(b)
The ITM serves as emergency focal point in case of an emergency where no other nominated
person is available with access to the relevant data archive.

Responsibility and authority of the Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM)

Ref. ORO.GEN.200(6), GM1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(6)

The CMM must ensure that the operator complies with the OPS manual and relevant rules and
regulations
The CMM must have full access to all documents relevant to his function
The CMM must annually conduct a Compliance Monitoring Review in accordance with the
Compliance Monitoring checklist. Any findings must be communicated by email through a NonCompliance Report to the AM and the CMM must follow up that action is taken.
The CMM must ensure that checklists items relating to his own data, records and areas of
responsibility are verified by another nominated postholder in order to ensure independence

Responsibility and authority of the Maintenance Manager (MM)

The MM shall be the primary liason with the CAMO and maintenance facilities
The MM has the authority to order and approve maintenance tasks and to ground the aircraft
In case of significant unscheduled maintenance tasks the MM should consult with the AM
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Updates to the Operations Manual

The OM will update and distribute by email new versions of the Operations Manual. The Operations
Manual shall always be distributed as a compressed zip-file that includes the basic manual and all relevant
appendices, forms and checklist. The Operations Manual is always reissued in its entirety together with an
email that explains the changes from the latest revision.
Recipients will be listed on the OREF list. A copy shall also be sent to the email archive (see OREF) for record
keeping. Every new version shall have an updated version number and effective date on the frontpage. All
personnel is required to confirm by email the receipt of a new copy of the Operations Manual.
Emergency Response Plan
Any person who becomes aware of an existing or imminent emergency situation should as far as
practicable take action to stop or limit the emergency.
As soon as practicable the person should notify the AM. Should the AM not be available, contact should be
attempted to the all personnel listed in the OREF list starting from the top. The first available person in the
contact list that can be reached will coordinate the emergency effort until the AM becomes available and
can lead the emergency effort. In case of no personel from the flight department is available to handle the
emergency the IT Manager will coordinate the emergency effort and will have access to relevant data in the
electronic archive.
The emergency coordinator should first seek to confirm the emergency with relevant authorities such as Air
Traffic Control, police etc.
At the discretion of the emergency coordinator the emergency contact information on the OREF list should
be used to inform relevant authorities about the emergency.
As soon as practicable after the nature of the emergency has been confirmed the emergency co-ordinator
should, if relevant, use the emergency contact listed in the OREF list to contact relatives and inform about
the nature of the emergency and any factual information that can be given.

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Flight Operation
Ref. AMC2 ORO.MLR.100

Operational control system

Ref. ORO.FC.105

The OM has the operational control over all operations. Before undertaking an operation the OM must be
satisfied that it can be performed safely and within the limitations of the aircraft and crew.
The OM designates the crew for an operation in accordance with ORO.FC.105. The PIC assumes
responsibility for the safety of the operation and must prepare and execute it according to the instructions
in this manual.
Record-keeping
Records shall be stored in accordance with ORO.MLR.115. Records are stored by sending them
electronically to the email addresses specified in the OREF list.
In accordance with AMC1 NCC.POL.110(c) whenever a signature is required an email and attachments sent
from the crewmembers personal email address shall be considered as signed by that person at the date
and time of the email.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) & emergency procedures
We apply the standard operating procedures described in the AFM. The provided checklists must be used
for both normal and emergency procedures.
Sterile Flight Crew Procedures
Sterile flight crew procedures must be applied in accordance with AMC1 ORO.GEN.110(f) items (a) and (b)
Minimum equipment list (MEL)
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is a document that lists the equipment that may be temporarily
inoperative, subject to certain conditions, at the commencement of flight. The MEL should be consulted
and used as indicated in the MEL in such cases.
The MEL is maintained by the OM in accordance with ORO.MLR.105.
Flight time limitations
In accordance with Article 8 of EU regulation 965/2012 our operations are subject to applicable national
flight time limitation legislation until the related implementing rules are adopted and apply.
Since there are no such national flight time limitations for non-commercial operation we will apply the
general principles of NCC.GEN.105.
In addition to these, before takeoff, all crew members must make an assessment if flight safety may be
negatively impacted by their fatigue status based on a consideration of the following factors:

How many hours they have been awake and the quality of their last sleep and general fatigue
status

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If the flight will overlap with their circadian low

How demanding work or sparetime activities they have been involved in since their last sleep
How demanding the environment of the flight will be with respect to weather, familiarity with the
destination and if the flight and/or landing will be in daylight or not

If based on this assessment any crew member has concerns over the safety impact of his fatigue status the
flight should not be initiated.
The mitigating measures for controlled rest in GM1 NCC.GEN.106(d) may be applied at the discretion of the
PIC.
Composition of flight crew
Ref. ORO.FC.100, AMC1 ORO.FC.100(c)
The crew composition and licensing shall be in accordance with ORO.FC.100 and the OREF list of this
manual.
Pilots with an operational multi-pilot limitation (OML) on their medical shall only operate when the other
pilot is fully qualified on the relevant type of aircraft, is not subject to an OML and has not attained the age
of 60 years
Airworthiness
The airworthiness of the aircraft shall be ensured by the MM either directly or through contracting.
Personnel qualifications and training
Ref. ORO.FC.115, ORO.FC.125, ORO.FC.130

All personnel shall be trained in accordance with relevant regulation. This shall be ensured by the OM
through the use of an initial and recurrent training program that all personnel must undergo. The OM must
keep a summary list of qualifications and expirations. In addition, each flight crew member is obligated to
maintain personal records of their qualifications and recent experience and to ensure before flight that
they meet the legal requirements to act as a crewmember on the flight.
Differences training and familiarization training
Flight crew shall undergo differences training in accordance with ORO.FC.125. The need for differences
training is established by the OM in accordance with the OM checklist. Currently no need for differences
training exists.
Operation on more than one type or variant
The OM shall determine on an individual basis if there is a need to limit the number of types or variants on
which the flightcrew can operate. This should take into account flying activities undertaken by the
crewmember for other operators. The crewmember is therefore obliged to inform the OM if he engages in
such activities or the scale of previously reported activities are significantly changed.
Cabin Crew
In accordance with ORO.CC.100 cabin crew is not required in our operation since we have operationally
limited ourselves to not exceed a maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of 19.

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For some operations we might bring a service assistant for passenger comfort. This person has no safety
responsibility and has the status of a passenger. The safety responsibility remains fully with the flight crew.

Normal flight operations & planning

Part NCC is directly binding on the PIC or flightcrew for the following procedures for normal flight
operations. The referenced rules and AMCs applies directly without any additional operator specific
requirements:
Requirement
Fuel and oil supply
Passenger briefing
Flight preparation
Selection of alternate aerodromes

Refueling with passengers embarking, on board or

disembarking
Use of headset
Securing of passenger compartment and galley(s)
Meteorological conditions
Take-off conditions
Simulated situations in flight
Use of supplemental oxygen
Ground proximity detection
Approach and landing conditions
Commencement and continuation of approach

Reference
NCC.OP.130
NCC.OP.140
NCC.OP.145 and GM1 NCC.OP.145(b)
take-off alternate: NCC.OP.150
destination alternate: NCC.OP.151
with isolated aerodrome as specified in NCC.OP.105
NCC.OP.155 and AMC1 NCC.OP.155
NCC.OP.160
NCC.OP.170
NCC.OP.180, AMC1 NCC.OP.180 and GM1
NCC.OP.180
NCC.OP.195
NCC.OP.200
NCC.OP.210
NCC.OP.215
NCC.OP.225 and AMC1 NCC.OP.225
NCC.OP.230 and AMC1 NCC.OP.230

Flight Planning and Pre-Flight Requirements

The pilot in command must, before taking off, take all reasonable steps to ensure the flight can be safely
made and must prepare and execute the flight in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, the
AFM and the instructions in this manual.
The PIC shall prepare the flight in accordance with NCC.OP.145. Except for flight of short duration or low
complexity an operational flight plan shall be prepared in accordance with GM1 NCC.OP.145(b).
Documents to be carried
Ref.: NCC.GEN.140

The PIC must ensure the carriage of documents in accordance with NCC.GEN.140 and associated AMC and
guidance material.
A copy of the NCC Declaration is distributed with this Operations Manuel in the APPENDIX-FORMS section.
Procedures and visual signals information for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft may be found in
SERA.11015, see APPENDIX-REGULATION.

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Use of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

Whenever required documentation is carried on an EFB with the intent of operational use the PIC must
ensure the following before departure:

The information on the EFB which is intended to be used must operationally be current and up-todate
The EFB must be sufficiently charged for the intended flight or suitable recharging facilities must be
available
The information on the EFB must be in a format that is practical and suitable for operational use
The PIC must ensure that the failure of a an EFB will not adversely affect the safe operation of the
aircraft. This may be accomplished through a combination of paper- or electronic backup and/or a
planned alternative course of action.

Ice and other contaminants ground procedures

Ref. NCC.OP.185

The PIC must apply the procedures in the AFM regarding de- and anti-icing as supplemented by the AEA
guidelines included in the DEICING attachment folder.
Taxiing of aircraft
Taxing may be done by any qualified crewmember who has been authorized to do so by the OM. In
addition the OM may authorize aircraft mechanics and others to taxi the aircraft when he is satisfied that
the requirements of NCC.GEN.120(b) and GM1 NCC.GEN.120(b)(4) are fulfilled.
Taxing shall be done according to the principles of AMC1 NCC.GEN.119 and requires the use of sterile
cockpit procedures, standard radio phraseology and use of light. All the requirements listed under AMC1
NCC.GEN.119(d) applies.
Use of aerodromes and operating sites
The PIC must ensure that any aerodrome or operating site is adequate for the type of aircraft and operation
concerned. The pilot must have documentation available in accordance with AMC1 NCC.OP.100 and GM1
NCC.OP.100.
Minimum Flight Altitudes
Ref. NCC.OP.125, AMC1 NCC.OP.125

The minimum altitude/flight level at which the aircraft is permitted to fly, is governed by national
regulations, ATC requirements or the need to maintain a safe margin above any significant terrain or
obstacle en-route. Whichever of these requirements produces the highest altitude/flight level for a
particular route will determine the minimum flight altitude for that route.
The PIC must for each flight establish minimum flight altitudes in accordance with these principles using
paper and online publications such as AIPs, the Eurocontrol EAD database and the Jeppesen Airway
Manual. Software capable of calculating minimum enroute altitudes may also be used. In any case the
information must be current and the documentation or software used must be suitable for the relevant
flight rules (IFR or VFR).

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The minimum flight altitudes for IFR shall never be below the altitudes specified in SERA.5005(c)(5) for VFR
operations and SERA.5015(b) for IFR operations.
Aerodrome operating minima
Ref.: NCC.OP.110

General
The aerodrome operating minima should be determined by the PIC in accordance with the principles below
and NCC.OP.110(c). The PIC should use current documentation which is suitable for the applicable flight
rules (IFR/VFR)
The minima may be increased at the pilots discretion based on for instance the factors described in
NCC.OP.110 (b).
In any case the minima shall not be lower than those established by the State in which the aerodrome is
located, except when specifically approved by that State;
The PIC may convert reported visibility into RVR values using the principles in AMC8 NCC.OP.110.
VFR take-off and landing minima
The minima should allow a take-off or landing in accordance with the VFR rules as specified in SERA.5005
IFR take-off minima
The PIC shall determine the IFR take-off minima in accordance with AMC3 NCC.OP.110.
IFR landing minima
Ref.: AMC5 NCC.OP.110, AMC7 NCC.OP.110, AMC2 NCC.OP.110, NCC.OP.111, AMC9 NCC.OP.110

Whenever practical IFR approaches should be flown as stabilized approaches using continuous descent final
approach (CDFA) technique. When not using the CDFA technique the minimum required RVR should be
increased in accordance with AMC2 NCC.OP.110.
For instrument approaches the PIC should establish the minimum RVR or visibility in accordance with AMC5
NCC.OP.110. For a visual approach operation the RVR should not be less than 800 m as specified in AMC2
NCO.OP.110.
For instrument approaches the PIC should establish the minimum descend or decision height in accordance
with NCC.OP.111.
In case of temporarily failed or downgraded equipment the PIC should use the instructions in AMC9
NCC.OP.110.
For circling approaches the PIC shall determine the minimum descend height and visibility in accordance
with NCC.OP.112.

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Use of IFR departure and approach procedures

Ref.: NCC.OP.115

Under IFR the PIC shall follow procedures in accordance with NCC.OP.115
Noise abatement procedures
Ref.: NCO.OP.120

When no other climb procedures are prescribed by ATC or published procedures and whenever it can be
done without compromising safety the PIC shall use general noise abatement procedures in accordance
with OREF and NCC.OP.120 and AMC1 NCC.OP.120.
PBN operations
Ref.: NCC.OP.116, NCC.OP.145

For PBN operations the PIC shall ensure that the aircraft is operated in conformance with the relevant
navigation specification and limitations in the AFM and satisfy the requirements in NCC.OP.145.

Oxygen supplies
The PIC shall ensure that sufficient oxygen is available to satisfy the requirements in NCC.IDE.A.195 and
AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.195 for pressurized aircraft and NCC.IDE.A.200 and AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.200 for nonpressurized aircraft taking into consideration the route to be flown.
Flight over water
For flights over water the PIC shall ensure that the aircraft carries life-jackets and rafts (if applicable) in
accordance with NCC.IDE.A.220, AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.220 and AMC2 NCC.IDE.A.220.
Survival equipment
The PIC must ensure that when operating over areas in which search and rescue would be especially
difficult as defined in GM2 NCC.IDE.A.230, the aircraft shall carry survival equipment according to
NCC.IDE.A.230, AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.230(a)(2), AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.230(a)(3) and AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.230(b)(2).
Minimum equipment for flight
NCC.IDE.A.105 and NCC.IDE.A.110.

The PIC shall ensure that the aircraft equipment for the intended flight is in accordance with the MEL and
the requirement in NCC.IDE.A.105 and NCC.IDE.A.110.
Radio communication equipment
The PIC must ensure that radio communication equipment for the particular flight is in accordance with
NCC.IDE.A.245.
Navigation equipment & Transponder
The PIC must ensure that navigation equipment for the particular flight is in accordance with NCC.IDE.A.250
and transponder in accordance with NCC.IDE.A.255 and AMC1 NCC.IDE.A.255.

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Stowage of baggage and cargo

The PIC shall ensure that baggage and cargo is securely stowed in accordance with NCC.OP.135.
Carriage of passengers
The PIC shall ensure that passengers are seated according to NCC.OP.165.
Security procedures
Ref. ORO.SEC.100

Since we only operate with an MOPSC of less than 19 and no cabin crew there are no requirements for
locking the door to the crew compartment. This measure should however be considered by the PIC
particularly when carrying passengers which are not personally known to him.
Smoking on board
Ref.: NCC.OP.175 (less restrictive than this Operators requirement)

Smoking is not permitted on board this operators aircraft

Operations in areas of with known or forecast volcanic ash contamination
Operations in such areas should not take place unless approved by the OM after a risk assessment in
accordance with GM2 ORO.GEN.200(a)(3). The approval by the OM should contain relevant instructions.
In-flight fuel management
Ref.: NCC.OP.205

The PIC must regularly during the flight check the fuel indicators and compare the indicated total amount of
fuel remaining with the calculated total in the operational flight plan and recalculate as necessary. Further
the PIC must ensure that the amount of fuel remaining is not less than prescribed in NCC.OP.205(b).
Use of TCAS
Ref.: NCC.OP.220

TCAS must be used in accordance with the AFM and the operators initial and recurrent training
programme.
Use of portable electronic devices
Ref.: NCC.GEN.130

The use of portable electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets and laptops is permitted. Such units must
be operated in flightmode during flight.
Other devices may be permitted after an assessment of the OM in accordance with AMC1 NCC.GEN.130
and AMC2 NCC.GEN.130 and the information in GM1 NCC.GEN.130, GM2 NCC.GEN.130, GM3 NCC.GEN.130
Handling of flight recorder recordings: Preservation, production, protection and use
Ref.: NCC.GEN.145, AMC1 NCC.GEN.145(a), AMC1 NCC.GEN.145(b)

The FDR and CVR is being regularly checked in accordance with the approved maintenance programme for
each aircraft.

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In case of an event or incident, it is the responsibility of the aircraft commander to ensure data recorded
during the event is preserved. This may require to pull the CVR circuit breaker after an event to preserve
relevant data.

Performance operating limitations

Part NCC is directly binding on the PIC or flightcrew for the following performance and operating
limitations. The referenced rules and AMC applies directly without any operator specific requirements:
Requirement
Operating limitations
Performance general
Max take-off mass aeroplanes

Reference
NCC.POL.100
NCC.POL.115
NCC.POL.125 and AMC1 NCC.POL.125

Weight and Balance

The PIC has the full responsibility for the proper loading of the aircraft and shall personally supervise or
verify the loading of aircraft. Prior to a flight the PIC shall produce or verify the mass and balance
documentation based on the data of official weighing report, the AFM and the principles below. The PIC
shall ensure that all structural limitations in the AFM are respected.
The PIC must calculate the dry operating mass based on the following principles and in accordance with
AMC1 NCC.POL.105(c)(a). Standard masses should normally be used unless the PIC suspects they are not
representative for the actual load.
The masses of crew members must be established based on actual weighing or the standard masses in
NCC.POL.105(c).
Passenger and baggage masses must be established based on actual weighing or the standard masses in
NCC.POL.105(e) and (f). Large suitcases and similar carried in the baggage compartment separate from the
passenger cabin shall be considered like checked baggage. When the number of passenger seats available
is less than 10 the passenger mass may be determined by or on behalf of each passenger in accordance
with NCC.POL.105(d)(3) allowing 4kg for clothing and 6 kg for hand-baggage.
When using actual or stated masses the principles in AMC1 NCC.POL.105(d) must be observed by the PIC.
The mass of the fuel load must be based on the actual density, if known, or in accordance with the AFM or
GM1 NCC.POL.105(g).
Mass and balance documentation
Ref.: NCC.POL.110, AMC2 NCC.POL.110(b)

The mass and balance documentation must include the data items specified in NCC.POL.110(a). In case of
last minute changes a re-calculation should be made. If the PIC uses a computerized system for the mass &
balance calculation he must once every 6 month verify the correctness and integrity of the output data.

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Take-off, enroute and landing performance

Based on the operational flight plan and the limitations in the AFM, the PIC must determine the maximum
take-off mass in accordance with the principles in NCC.POL.120 and respecting all the following
performance limitations and requirements:

Take-off limitations according to NCC.POL.125 and AMC1 NCC.POL.125

One engine inoperative enroute requirements according to NCC.POL.130
Landing requirements according to NCC.POL.135 and AMC1 NCC.POL.135

The PIC should refer to the AFM for all performance data including for wet and contaminated runways.
The adequate margin for take-off referred to in NCC.POL.125(b)(2) and the allowance for landing
technique referred to in NCC.POL.135 must be decided by the PIC based on a consideration of weather
conditions, day/night, recent experience, obstacles, familiarity with the surroundings and other factors
which the PIC finds relevant for flight safety.

Handling of dangerous goods

Ref.: NCC.GEN.150

This operator does not hold a permission to transport dangerous goods. Dangerous goods should therefore
not be carried. During boarding the flightcrew should be on the lookout for potentially dangerous goods,
inform passengers they cannot bring and ask relevant questions to ensure that dangerous goods are not
carried unless specifically permitted below.
Definition of dangerous goods
dangerous goods (DG) means articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety,
property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in the technical
instructions or which are classified according to those instructions;
Classes of dangerous goods
Dangerous goods are classified into 9 groups:
Dangerous Goods Classification
Explosives
Gases
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids and reactive substances
Oxidizers/organic peroxides
Toxic/infectious substances
Radioactive material
Corrosives
Miscellaneous

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Examples
Grenades, fireworks, flares
Propane, butane
Gasoline, methanol
Magnesium, firelighters
Bleach, car body repair kits
Rat poison, infected blood
Medicinal or commercial isotopes
Mercury, vehicle batteries
Vehicle fuel system components which have
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Permitted dangerous goods

Passengers and crewmembers are permitted to carry a limited amount of classified dangerous goods for
personal use in their carry-on baggage, such as:

Toiletry articles: e.g. perfume, nail polish, nail polish remover

Small lithium and lithium-ion batteries, such as those found in portable electronic devices
Alcoholic beverages, with an alcohol content of less than 70%
Dry ice.

The ICAO TIs allow the carriage of additional items under certain conditions. Please consult the list in
APPENDIX-DANGEROUS-GOODS for a more exhaustive list and conditions for carriage.
In this context carry-on baggage shall mean baggage that is accessible from the passenger compartment
and checked-in baggage shall mean baggage that is not accessible from the passenger compartment
without the involvement of the aircrew. Where the list indicates that the operators approval is required,
the OM shall authorize the carriage.
The PIC must submit an occurrence report in accordance with AMC1 NCC.GEN.150(e) in the event of any
dangerous goods accidents or incidents.

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Training Programmes
Operators Conversion Training Programme
Ref. ORO.FC.120, AMC1 ORO.GEN.110(e)

When starting or converting to a new type flightcrew shall undergo the operators conversion training in
accordance with ORO.FCL.120
The conversion training includes:
1. a type rating course unless the crew is already rated on the type. The type rating course shall
include MEL and ACAS training if applicable for the aircraft type. If the crewmember during the
proficiency check performs at least one take-off and one landing in either pilots seat this
qualification remains valid until the next recurrent training.

an operators intro course which includes:

o a safety course on relevant sections of the operation manual and safety related duties
o training on the location and use of all emergency and safety equipment carried
o if applicable, differences between the FSTD and the operators actual aircraft
o training on the equipment installed on the aircraft as relevant to the flight crew member
o training in sterile flight crew procedures
o dangerous goods training

initial CRM training as appropriate for the aircraft type unless the crewmember has previously
undertaken initial CRM training or has grandfather rights acceptable to the OM

The type rating and CRM courses are contracted in accordance with the OREF list.
The operators intro course uses the following training material:
The section on Dangerous Goods in the Operation Manual
Dangerous Goods material in section APPENDIX-TRAINING-MATERIAL
The DG Reference list in section APPENDIX-DANGEROUS-GOODS
Guidance on sterile flight crew procedures in GM1 ORO.GEN.110(f)
Other sections of the operations manual which are relevant to the flight crew member
The operators intro course is conducted by the OM or a person nominated by the OM.
Operators Recurrent Training Programme
Ref.: AMC1 ORO.GEN.110(e)

Flightcrew shall undergo annual recurrent training. This consists of:

1. a proficiency check for the renewal of the type rating during which the crew shall demonstrate
competence in carrying out normal, abnormal and emergency procedures and use of the MEL and
ACAS system if applicable. If the crewmember during the proficiency check performs at least one

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take-off and one landing in either pilots seat this qualification remains valid until the next
recurrent training.
2. an operators recurrent training course which includes:
a) a safety course on relevant sections of the Operation Manual and safety related duties
b) training on the location and use of all emergency and safety equipment carried
c) if applicable, differences between the FSTD and the operators actual aircraft
d) training on the equipment installed on the aircraft as relevant to the flight crew member
e) training in use of MEL
f) training in the use of ACAS
g) training in sterile flight crew procedures
h) dangerous goods training
3. a 2 hour CRM training session in case of multi pilot aircraft
The operators recurrent training course uses the following training material:
1. The section on Dangerous Goods in the Operation Manual
2. Dangerous Goods material in section APPENDIX-TRAINING-MATERIAL
3. The DG Reference list in section APPENDIX-DANGEROUS-GOODS
4. Guidance on sterile flight crew procedures in GM1 ORO.GEN.110(f)
5. The aircraft MEL
6. The aircraft AFM section on ACAS and the ACAS material in APPENDIX-TRAINING-MATERIAL
7. Other sections of the operations manual which are relevant to the flight crew member

The proficiency check and CRM course is contracted in accordance with the Reference Sheet. The
operators safety course is conducted by the OM or a person nominated by the OM.
Compliance Monitoring Training Programme
The compliance monitoring training programme consists of training in the following subjects:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

a general introduction to the operators type of operation and facilities

training in the Operation Manual
the operators management and safety management system
the operators record keeping system
the operators safety policy
the compliance monitoring checklist
compliance monitoring principles

The compliance monitoring training is conducted by the OM or a person nominated by the OM.

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